Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Davis Wire Corporation; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Davis Wire Corporation in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Production Planner to plan and establish production schedules, monitor materials and inventories, and track progress to meet shipping dates. You will analyze production specs and capacity data, optimize workflows, and coordinate with supervisors to keep projects on track.

Requires strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs calculations to determine processes, tools, and workforce requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to established sequences and lead times.
• Conducts short- and long-term planning to optimize sales and manufacturing plans.
• Anticipates changes in season sales and manufacturing efforts to meet customer demand.
• Manages consigned inventory and confers with department supervisors on project status.
• Expedites operations delaying schedules and adjusts schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports and provides accurate inventories and productivity analysis.
• Runs and processes all production cards and tags.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Decision making under pressure

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Davis Wire Corporation in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Production Planner to plan and establish production schedules, monitor materials and inventories, and track progress to meet shipping dates. You will analyze production specs and capacity data, optimize workflows, and coordinate with supervisors to keep projects on track.

Requires strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.